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First-year CSU students walking back from class in Wagga Wagga

A letter to my first year self

Everyone at high school has an idealistic view of what university is meant to be like. For me, I imagined uni to be like a Hollywood film where people go to college and it’s pretty laidback. Nothing like the stresses of completing your HSC in year...

Clothing racks

Clothes Hacks for Students

Sometimes you might be accident prone, unlucky with keeping clothes in good condition or just terribly clumsy. I possibly am all three… hence, I have put together this list for you all so that you can save a dollar or two but still mend that...

friends sitting in a room

How to get your voice out into the public eye

If there was one word I would use to describe our generation, it would be vocal. We are a very vocal generation, expressive of our opinions and beliefs. Activism is when we take this passion to the next level. It is when we promote, prevent or...

Online student catching up on some study

The Online Student Experience – The Good and Bad

Both residential students and online distance students have their own challenges and difficulties to deal with. I’ve had the opportunity to experience both situations and for me personally, online is much more challenging but at the same time very...

Textbooks.

How to get the most cash from selling your textbooks

With the new year comes a new study chapter! Maybe you’ve just completed your degree or finished a subject and are wondering what to do with those old textbooks. Here are some tips on how to get the most cash for your textbooks. Find your market...

How to survive living on campus over summer

Living on campus during the uni year is undoubtedly a whirlwind of emotions and at the end, you will find yourself having made the best friendship groups. In Summer School however, the uni life will be very different as there are not as many...

Dormitory friendly cooking: croutons for salads

When someone mentions proper diet and healthy eating, the go-to food is always a salad. It is nutritious, fast to make and can have endless variety. Salads are also great for on-the-go university students. After all, keeping on top of healthy eating...

5 tips for applying for a scholarship

Have you found scholarships that you’re interested in and are not sure how to apply? Here are five easy steps to help you apply: 1. Read up: Read all the criteria and guidelines so you only put effort into applying for the scholarships that...

Everything you need to know about 2020 scholarships!

Scholarships are now open for 2020, don’t rule yourself out! There are loads of scholarships available with different eligibility criteria, so have a look and find the right one/s for you. You have to be in it to win it, so there is no harm in...

Time Saving Life Hacks for Students

Time Saving Life Hacks for Students

Do you wake up late and have to rush to class?  Are you always finding yourself getting to bed completely exhausted and much later than you’d planned?  Is a large part of your day taken up with procrastination?  If your answer yes to one or more of...

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